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Explainer: What Happened To The EQUAL Act?
The EQUAL Act was bipartisan legislation with widespread public support. Now it’s stuck in the Senate. Why?
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When Do Courts Impose The Death Penalty?
In 27 states and the federal system, the death penalty is still used as punishment for crimes in capital cases.
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What is a Juvenile Court?
Every state in the country has a juvenile court. They are created by state legislatures for youth charged with criminal offenses.
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What is a Parolee?
Simply put, a parolee is a person released from prison on parole. Release on parole permits someone to serve the remainder of their prison term outside the prison setting as long as they follow certain conditions. A parolee will continue to be monitored for compliance with specific conditions for a specific time period. A parolee…
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Explainer: Will A Court Help With FSA Time Credits?
Whether a federal court will help with FSA time credits depends entirely on the judge your case ends up in front of.
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Can A Prosecutor Use Your Silence Against You?
A prosecutor usually can’t use your silence against you. But if you testify at trial, things change, and prosecutors can use it.
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Why Don’t Most Defendants Testify At Their Own Trials?
In general, most defendants don’t testify at their own criminal trials. But the decision whether to testify is always up to you.
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Explainer: The BOP FSA Time Credits Auto-Calculator
The BOP says that its FSA time credits auto-calculator is up and running. That’s news to everyone who uses it.
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If You Accept A Plea, Can You Change Your Mind Later?
If you accept a plea offer from the prosecution, there are situations where you can change your mind. But those situations are rare.
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Will A Court Always Accept A Plea Deal?
While plea deals are very common, a court does not have to accept a plea deal. If a judge refuses to accept a deal, the case moves forward.